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Ocean 14 Capital’s Chris Gorell Barnes says, ‘Science, money, and government are realizing that protecting the ocean is the most important thing we must do to protect humanity.’

Nuveen Natural Capital global head Martin Davies says factors such as a prolonged conflict or depletion of global food reserves could trigger a delayed price spike of staple commodities.

The newly formed Maharlika Investment Corporation has up to $240m it can allocate toward food and agriculture between 2026 and 2028.

Investors who have reduced their reliance on the farm inputs most sensitive to geopolitical clashes – or stockpiled these assets early – can navigate an easier way through the storm.

With its Victoria and New South Wales orchards now mature, Cibus Capital is testing institutional appetite for its 1,000ha almond platform.

Weight-loss drugs are changing eating habits in wealthy economies, say reports. But with population growth, rising emerging-market incomes and finite arable land, agriculture’s investment case is shifting – rather than shrinking – toward productivity and quality.

China’s new global safeguard on beef imports will override the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement, but investors say export flexibility and diversification should protect producers.

From Saudi Arabia’s multibillion-dollar agriculture push to Brazil-led blended finance platforms, food security is emerging as a primary driver of agricultural investment.

Partner Daniel Sachs says Greenyard was 'excited to go private again as they felt like other businesses in this sector who are privately owned were being more successful.’

President Trump’s tariffs have curbed US farm exports and increased its subsidy burdens, while Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia and Brazil stand in strong positions for expansion.